Chipotle Salsa

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This is a simple chipotle salsa that can be used on any Mexican dishes to add a smoky, spicy flavor.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
15
Yield:
15 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 15 servings

  • 10 fresh tomatillos - husked, rinsed, and chopped

  • 1 white onion, chopped

  • ½ cup water, or more as needed

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, or more to taste

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground white pepper

  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin

  • ¼ teaspoon dried Mexican oregano

Directions

  1. Combine tomatillos, onion, water, and garlic, in a saucepan. Cover and simmer, turning occasionally, until tomatillos turn slightly brown and become soft, 15 to 20 minutes. Add more water as needed, 1/4 cup at at time. Add chipotle peppers, salt, pepper, cumin, and oregano; mix to combine.

  2. Pour saucepan contents into a blender and blend until smooth. Allow to cool before serving.

Cook's Notes:

You can add more or less chipotle pepper to your liking.

Other options are:
Add juice of 1/2 lime, 1 tablespoon sugar

, 1 bunch cilantro, and/or 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

13 Calories
0g Fat
3g Carbs
0g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 15
Calories 13
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 87mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 3g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 0g 1%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 6mg 0%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 75mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.